Occupational Health Technician - Huddersfield
Job Title: Occupational Health Technician
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £26,325 per annum (overtime up to £33,000 per annum on average 8–9 hours overtime per week)
Location: Huddersfield / Mansfield / Chesterfield / Pontefract
Medigold Health is seeking a Mobile Occupational Health Technician to deliver high-quality health surveillance services to our clients across Huddersfield and surrounding areas.
We welcome candidates with degrees in Sports Science or a related field, as well as those with transferable skills, such as experienced EMTs or individuals with a nursing background. Full training will be provided.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in promoting workplace health and wellbeing, conducting health assessments, and ensuring our clients receive professional and reliable Occupational Health support. You’ll be responsible for carrying out health surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, venepuncture, and vaccinations (if trained). You’ll also manage equipment, vehicle logistics, and administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly.
With regular travel and occasional overnight stays, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, is well-organised, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Whether you're a qualified nurse, an experienced Occupational Health Technician, or have transferable skills from a healthcare or sports science background, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Occupational Health.
If you’re proactive, adaptable, and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Main Objectives
To deliver a competent professional and high quality mobile and static health surveillance service to all clients contracting services from Medigold. To undertake health promotion activities as required. To promote the business of Medigold Occupational Health Consultancy Ltd and act as its representative.
Specific Responsibilities
* Health surveillance/health promotion activities as required.
* Preparation of mobile vehicle including vehicle, equipment, stocks, and supplies.
* Preparation of all paperwork, files and associated forms.
* Ensure adequate stocks and supplies are kept, ordered, and distributed as required.
* Check all equipment, ensuring calibration checks, PAT testing and logs are maintained.
* Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and mobile vehicles to a high standard.
* Complete all required forms, databases, and logs as directed.
* Maintain a record of mileage and petrol usage.
* Maintain accurate records of all expenses incurred.
* Complete surveillance data and triage for escalation to OHP.
* Maintain and ensure competence in use of all equipment and testing required.
* Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
* Plan routes and liaise with Health Surveillance Manager regarding logistics.
* Ensure adequate fuel in vehicles at all times.
* Comply with Medigold Data Protection policy at all times.
* Undertake administration duties as required.
* Identify improvements/enhancements to the service where necessary.
* Maintain personal and professional development, provide training as required.
* Undertake drug and alcohol testing.
* Undertake venepuncture and process samples in accordance with guidance.
* Administer vaccinations as required (trained nurses only).
* Undertake office based duties when not required to travel.
* Attend in-house Clinical Audit days and departmental meetings.
Requirements for this role
* Degree in Sports Science or a related field (full training provided).
* Training candidates with transferable skills such as experienced EMTs or nursing background will be considered.
* Full clean driver's licence, able to drive and park a mobile unit at home.
* General Nursing qualification or evidence of OH technician training/experience is desirable.
* Flexibility to travel all over UK including overnight stays when necessary.
* Employment subject to DBS check and evidence of right to work in UK.
Additional Information
* Full clean driver’s licence required; mobile units are 3.5 tons, no special licence needed. Drivers will receive familiarisation training and must undergo a Drivers Medical.
* Overnight stays will be required; hotel and meal allowances are paid by the company.
* Start and finish times depend on client needs; shifts may include early, usual or late starts, some shift work between 11pm and 6am paid at a higher rate.
* Core hours are 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours × 5 days per week). Overtime usually made up of travel time and paid at a higher rate.
Our Company Benefits
* 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
* Pension Scheme.
* Access to Company benefits and discount portal.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance programme.
* Interactive mental health and wellbeing app.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services
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